Artists Magazine 40th Annual Art Competition

Showcase your talent and win big in Artists Network prestigious art competitions! Discover competitions in a variety of media and enter for your chance to win cash prizes, publication in leading art magazines, global exposure, and rewards for your hard work. Plus, gain valuable feedback from renowned jurors. Let your passion shine through – enter an art competition today!

Artists Magazine 40th Annual Art Competition Celebrating the Best in Art for Four Decades (1983-2023)

Closed for Entries

The Artists Magazine 40th Annual Art Competition honors work from outstanding artists working in a variety of art media. Enter to win more than $20,000 in cash prizes. This year’s Grand Prize Award is $3,000 and the winning artwork will be featured on the cover of the Jan/Feb 2024 issue Artists Magazine!

Deadlines & Fees


SUPER Early Bird Deadline: April 18, 2023

Nonmembers: $25 per entry | Members: $15 per entry

Early Bird Deadline: June 6, 2023

Nonmembers: $35 per entry | Members: $25 per entry

Final Deadline EXTENDED: July 25, 2023

Nonmembers: $40 per entry | Members: $30 per entry


Prizes & Awards


Grand Prize!

Cash: $3,000.00 + Art on Cover!

Category Prizes & Awards

5 First Place Awards

$2,000 each

5 Second Place Awards

$1,000 each

5 Third Place Awards

$500 each

All grand and category prize winners will have their names and winning artwork featured in the Jan/Feb 2024 issue of Artists Magazine and on ArtistsNetwork.com, and will receive a free Artists Network Membership for 1 year ($99.99 value), and a digital award-winner badge. We will also be awarding 25 Honorable Mentions that will receive a $50 ArtistsNetwork.com gift card.

Are you a student or emerging artist? Check out the Artists to Watch Competition, now in its second year!

This competition will celebrate the work of students, new and emerging artists, and anyone in the early stages of their art journey. Please click here for more information.

Jurors


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Artists Magazine 39th Annual

In this issue of Artists Magazine, we’re bringing you 30 winning artworks from our 39th Annual Art Competition to spark your inspiration. Plus, you’ll discover how to sketch on-site to capture your travel memories, explore pointers for creating realistic portraits, and much, much more
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Thanks to our competition sponsor, Blick Art Materials, for being a great supporter of artists and their creative journeys!


Finding Inspiration


FAQ | Preparing Your Competition Entry

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